Funding Opportunities

Financial support through CU Enterprise, dedicated innovation funds, and a broad investor network
— from proof-of-concept to growth-stage capital.

Investor Network

Investment Network

Connect with CU Enterprise’s curated network of Thai and international investors
actively seeking CU innovations.

Angel Investors

Connect with Thai and regional angel investors who specialize in early-stage deep-tech and university spinoff investments.

Venture Capital

Introductions to venture capital firms with active portfolios in health, edtech, agritech, and deep-tech sectors.

CU Enterprise

Chulalongkorn University’s holding company providing seed capital, co-investment, and joint venture creation for CU spinoffs.

PoC Fund

Innobridge (PoC) Fund

Proof-of-concept funding bridging the gap between research output and market-ready
product — enabling early-stage validation.

What is Innobridge?

A dedicated PoC fund designed to help researchers and startups validate their innovations commercially before seeking larger investment rounds.

Eligibility Criteria

Open to CU researchers, faculty, and affiliated startups with a research-based innovation at technology readiness level 3–5 seeking commercial validation.

Funding Process

Submit a PoC proposal through ONE Platform — our team reviews and matches approved projects with Innobridge fund allocation and mentor support.

Research Funding

Research Innovation Fund

Dedicated funding streams supporting research-based innovations — from applied
research through technology development and commercialization.

Applied Research Grants

Funding for applied research projects with clear commercialization potential, bridging academic research and market application.

Industry-Collaborative Funding

Co-funded research programs with industry partners channeled through CU’s research infrastructure and IP framework.

International Research Funds

Support for accessing international research funding including EU Horizon, bilateral agreements, and multilateral innovation programs.

Grant Sourcing

Grant Sourcing

Expert guidance on government and institutional grants available for CU-originated innovations.

NIA Grants

National Innovation Agency grants for innovation-led startups — our team helps identify, apply, and manage NIA funding opportunities.

NSTDA / NXPO

Access research and technology development grants from NSTDA and NXPO for deep-tech, biotech, and science-based innovations.

BEDO & Specialty Funds

Sector-specific grant programs in biodiversity, agriculture, and green economy from specialized Thai government agencies.

International Grants

Guidance on EU Horizon Europe, ASEAN innovation funds, and bilateral grants between Thailand and international partners.

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